Victor Levitsky

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Strategy Advisor at CatalYm GmbH

Schlieren, Zurich, Switzerland

Overview

Dr. Victor Levitsky is the Chief Scientific Officer at Circio Holding ASA, leveraging his deep expertise in oncology and immunology to lead the development of novel cancer therapies. With an MD and a PhD in Microbiology, his career includes senior roles at Servier and Molecular Partners, focusing on translational medicine.

He is at the forefront of pioneering circular RNA (circRNA) technology, a novel class of medicines being developed for cancer treatment.

Personality Overview

Full Of Energy

Believer

Relationship Oriented

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.  They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections. They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions.

Topics They Care About

Circular RNA Therapeutics
As CSO of Circio, he is a leader in developing circRNA technology as a new therapeutic modality for cancer, particularly for KRAS-mutated tumors.
Cancer Immunotherapy
His entire career and multiple publications focus on T-cell engagement and developing novel biologics to overcome tumor-induced immune suppression.
Translational Medicine
He has extensive experience bridging the gap between preclinical research and early clinical development to bring novel oncology drugs to patients.

Media Appearances

Victor has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2021 - 7-2025
Strategy Advisor at CatalYm GmbH
11-2021 - 11-2023
Global Head of Oncology Integration Early Clinical and Pre-clinical Development at Servier
8-2021 - 3-2025
Strategy Advisor at Athebio AG
4-2020
Chief Scientific Officer at Circio Holding ASA
5-2015 - 7-2020
Head of Oncology Research, Vice President at Molecular Partners AG, Zurich, Switzerland

Education

1986 - 1990
PhD from Institute of Microbiology, Latvian Academy of Sciences, Riga, Latvia
1980 - 1986
Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Riga, Latvia

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Insights For Selling To Victor

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Victor is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Victor

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Victor move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Victor take some risk or not?

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

You And Victor

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